The queen of the night
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Tulips became the object of speculation in the 17th century, and a futures market developed in 1634 in tulips to be delivered in summer 1635. Tulips prices dropped since growers had increased supply. The speculative bubble that developed has been compared to later stock market bubbles. There was a later bubble focusing on hyacinths, but it was not as serious as tulipmania. There has been increased interest in tulipmania and a number of works have been published on this topic.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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India's fermentation queen
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Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, owner of India's largest biotechnology firm Biocon, is not carried away by the hype surrounding the sector. The biotech sector is touted to become the leading Indian high-tech sector, but Mazumdar Shaw says there are still many barriers, such as the time needed to develop products.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Should one pay tax? The queen's finances
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Calls to end Queen Elizabeth's tax-exempt status cite her skyrocketing personal fortune, and in doing so confuse public and private assets. Her private investment income has actually decreased, and monarchy cost-cutting measures could make the question of taxation moot.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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